Cardiff City transfer news as target 'opens talks' over move and second departure in 24 hours confirmed

Here's your round-up of all the latest Cardiff City transfer headlines for Saturday, May 21.

Cardiff City have reportedly opened talks for free agent Ryan Allsop.

According to Football Insider, negotiations have already begun with the 29-year-old, and Cardiff are 'well-placed' to get a deal done. Should those reports prove to be accurate, it may well prompt questions over the future of Dillon Phillips, who's already set to face increased competition from the arrival of former Newcastle United keeper Jak Alnwick.

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It seems unlikely that Cardiff would keep all three on their books for the coming season, but Allsop is a name who has been on the radar for some time and he may well still have admirers in the capital.

Cardiff youngster Keenan Patten has confirmed that he's leaving the club this summer.

The midfielder spent most of last season on loan at non-league Hereford, but has now brought an end to a 14-year stay in the capital. Confirming his departure on social media, he wrote: "Would like to thank everybody at @cardiffcityfc. The staff, fans, teammates and especially my family for the support and development over the last 14 years.

"Looking forward to a tough off season and excited to see what the next chapter holds for me."

Patten is the second player to confirm his exit in 24 hours, with centre-back Aden Flint posting a similar message on Friday night.

Cardiff are yet to release their retained list ahead of the summer, although Alex Smithies and Marlon Pack have also confirmed that they will be leaving after the expiration of their respective contracts.

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